Ag Law In The Field

The use of entities like trusts, LLCs, and limited partnerships can be extremely useful in developing a good farm or ranch estate plan.  Today, Leah Davis joins me to help talk us through some of the most commonly used entities, how they can be helpful, and how to choose the right option for you. Contact Info for Leah Davis Website Email: ldavis@bmwb-law.com Other Information Mentioned on the Show Prior episode on business entities Prior podcast episode on farm & ranch estate and transition planning Prior podcast episode on transition planning and lessons from the S Lazy H Prior podcast episodes on trusts Texas Secretary of State business website Prior podcast episode on transfer on death deeds

What questions should I ask when looking at a piece of property?  What should I look out for?  How do I know if this property is right for me? These were the types of questions that made me invite Clint Robinson on the podcast to offer tips to folks purchasing rural property in Texas. Contact Info for Clint Robinson Website Phone:  806-786-3730 Email:  clint@csmandson.com Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show

I am so excited to have Emily Unglesbee join me to talk about some of the hot topics related to pesticides and herbicides in agriculture.  We had lots to discuss...and even in the week since we recorded, there has been more news stories on these issues. Contact Info for Emily Unglesbee Twitter:  @Emily_Unglesbee Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show List of Emily's recent articles Emily's article on new Enlist registrations Emily's article on the Enlist county bans  Emily's article on Chlorpyrifos tolerance restriction Emily's article on lawsuit seeking to hault Chlorpyrifos rule Emily's artilce on dicamba damage in 2021 Emily's artilce on pending dicamba lawsuit Blog post on 2020 Ninth Circuit dicamba ruling Emily's artilce on improper interference with 2018 dicamba registration  Blog post on December 2020 dicamba registration  Emily's article "What the Endangered Species Act Means for Ag Pesticide Use" Emily's artilce on potential pesticide shortages  Emily's artilce on the glyphosate force maj

You know if we're talking WOTUS, our guest has to be Jim Bradbury!  Jim has walked us through the various WOTUS updates numerous times over the past five years.  Today, he's here to give us an update on the new "waters of the United States" definition that has been proposed by the Biden administration. Contact Info for Jim Bradbury (Email) jim@bradburycounsel.com  (Website) http://bradburycounsel.com/ (Twitter) @jimbluewind Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show  Episode #3 - Jim Bradbury (WOTUS Rule) Episode #16 - Ask an Ag Lawyer Program Recap Episode #29 - Jim Bradbury (WOTUS Update)  Episode #30 - Jim Bradbury (CERCLA Air Emissions Reporting & Agriculture) Episode #51 - Jim Bradbury (WOTUS Update)  Episode #58 - Jim Bradbury & Jesse Richardson (Pros and Cons of Conservation Easements)  Episode #81 - Jim Bradbury (Navigable Waters Protection Rule) The Clean Water Act and Agriculture: The Basics Blog post on Navigable Waters Protection Rule  Proposed regulation from Biden Administration

Our friend, Trace Blair, is back!  Trace joined me to walk us through the three limited liability statutes that exist to protect rural Texas landowners and ag producers.  Specifically, this episode offers an update to the details and rules surrounding the Farm Animal Liability Act that went into effect on September 1, 2021. Contact information for Trace Blair (Email) tblair@wigrum.com  (Website) http://www.wigrum.com/attorneys/trace-blair/    Links to resources mentioned on the show - Prior episode with Trace Blair on hunting leases - Blog post on the Texas Recreational Use statute - Where Can I Find the Agritourism Act Signs? - Texas Farm Animal Liability Act statute - Article on the Waak case - Blog post discussing amendments to Farm Animal Liability Act - Texas Farm Animal Liability Act FAQs

We're excited to kick off the year joined by a super star in the ag media world, Ag Day anchor and Farm Journal editor, Clinton Griffiths.  Clinton shares his story of becoming involved in ag media and offers us a few issues to watch in 2022. Clinton's Contact Information Twitter:  @ClintonReports   Links to Other Topics Mentioned on the Show Ag Day Farm Journal Story on tornado victims Story on OK turkey hunter surviving wildfire Interview with Undersecretary Robert Bonnie on climate smart agriculture My podcast episode on carbon contracts Carbon contract webinar hosted by Clinton Sustainable aviation fuel article    Thank you to our sponsors! Ag Workers Insurance Lone Star Ag Credit Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Texas Farm Credit Texas Corn Producers Capital Farm Credit

It's that time again!  My friend Paul Goeringer and I team up every December to record our Ag Law Year in Review that is then released on both my Ag Law in the Field Podcast and Paul's Maryland Risk Management Education Podcast. This year, our list included lots of interesting topics...see if you agree with our top legal issues. Contact Info for Paul Goeringer (Email)  lgoering@umd.edu (Twitter)  @aglawpaul (Blog)  http://agrisk.umd.edu/  (Podcast)  https://marylandagpodcast.org/    Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show - 2020 Ag Law Year in Review podcast episode - Blog post on the Clean Water Act and agriculture  - Blog post on the Navigable Waters Protection Rule  - Biden Administration proposed WOTUS rule - Carbon contracts podcast episode - Proposition 12 podcast episode - National Pork Producers Council & AFBF US Supreme Court Petition for Certiorari  - Blog post on District Court decision in beef checkoff litigation - Beef checkoff litigation podcast with Harrison Pittman  - Mississippi v.

Recently, I heard Joe Miller and Nowell Berreth speak about the recent OSHA vaccine mandate and agriculture.  I knew I had to have them on the podcast to have this same conversation.  Learn about the current status of the OSHA mandate, what the mandate contains, and the legal precedent is for challenges to these types of mandates. Contact Info for Joe Miller (LinkedIn) https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-miller-1847aba/  Contact Info for Nowell Berreth (Website) https://www.alston.com/en/professionals/b/berreth-nowell-d/ 

California's Proposition 12, an animal confinement statute that will likely have impacts across the United States, is set to go into effect on January 1, 2022.  Beth Rumley, Senior Staff Attorney at the National Agricultural Law Center joined me to explain what's going on.   Contact info for Beth Rumley (Email) erumley@uark.edu (National Ag Law Center Twitter)  https://twitter.com/nataglaw   Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Beth's prior podcast episode on slaughter laws National Agricultural Law Center website National Ag Law Center state animal confinement law compilation Prior article on Proposition 12   

If you have read any agricultural news recently, you know that carbon has been an extremely hot topic.  Before entering into a carbon storage agreement, it is critical to carefully evaluation and understand the terms of the particular contract.  I'm joined by attorneys who have worked on these contracts, Anson Howard on the rangeland side and Todd Janzen for farmers. Contact info for Todd Janzen (Website) http://www.aglaw.us/  (Blog) http://www.aglaw.us/janzenaglaw/  (Twitter) https://twitter.com/JanzenLaw  (Phone) 317-855-9920 Contact info for Anson Howard  (Website) https://ufjbwlaw.com/about/anson-howard/ (Phone) 210-829-1660 Links  Right to Repair podcast with Todd Janzen American Agricultural Law Association   

We are wrapping up our Day in the Life of an Ag Lawyer series today with Peggy Hall.  Like me, Peggy has spent her career in academia.  She teaches students and has an Extension role working with farmers at Ohio State University.  On today's show, she shares her story and what she loves about her job!   Contact Info for Peggy Hall Phone: 937-644-8117 Email: aglaw@osu.edu   Links to Other Topics Mentioned on the Show Ohio Agricultural Law Blog  Farmland Owner's Guide to Solar Leasing American Agricultural Law Association    Thank you to our Sponsors! Capital Farm Credit Texas Corn Producers Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Ag Workers Insurance Lone Star Ag Credit

I loved this conversation with my friend Mike Traxinger.  Mike's journey took him from Washington DC back home to the family farm in South Dakota, where he serves as in house counsel for Agtegra Cooperative.  Mike gives us a great look at what it is like to be in house counsel for an agricultural business. Contact Info for Mike Traxinger Phone:  (605) 725-8325 Email:  mike.traxinger@agtegra.com Links to Other Topics Mentioned on the Show Agtegra Cooperative  Prior podcast with Jeff Peterson American Agricultural Law Association    Thank you to our Sponsors! Capital Farm Credit Texas Corn Producers Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Ag Workers Insurance Lone Star Ag Credit

As you may know if you're a long-time listener, mental health is a topic that is near and dear to my heart.  With September being National Suicide Prevention Month, I wanted to do an episode focused on mental health in the agriculture context. So I reached out to Ted Matthews.  He has spend his career working with farm and ranch families and now works as a counselor and director of the Rural Minnesota Mental Health Specialists. This organization is state funded and offers counseling to farmers and rural residents in Minnesota free of charge. Ted joined me on this podcast to talk about the importance of prioritizing mental health, what unique stressors face farm and ranch families, and some tips for those involved in agriculture. Ted's Contact Information (Phone) 320-266-2390 Website Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Minnesota Farm & Rural Helpline:  833-600-2670 Ted's You Tube channel  National Ag Law Center compilation of mental health resources by state  National suicide prevention hotline Prior m

When I decided I wanted to do a policy episode in this Day in the Life series, there was no one that could have been the guest besides Ray Starling.  Not only is Ray brilliant and hilarious, but he has had a host of career experiences including serving as a staffer in the US Senate, an advisor to the President at the White House, and as Chief of Staff for the US Secretary of Agriculture.  Ray shares some really interesting stories and tips that you don't want to miss! Contact Info for Ray Starling Website (Email) rstarling@ncchamber.com (Phone) (919) 836-1405 Info on Other Topics Mentioned Short Rows Leadership American Ag Law Association   Thank you to our Sponsors! Capital Farm Credit Texas Corn Producers Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Ag Workers Insurance Lone Star Ag Credit

We're excited to continue our five-part series called A Day in the Life of an Ag Lawyer.  We will visit with ag attorneys around the country in a variety of roles from law firm to in house, government to policy.  Our hope is this will give listeners an idea what different opportunities are available in the realm of agricultural law. Today, we're taking a look at the large firm life.  We're excited to have our friend, Nate Huff, join us to give us a glimpse at her practice. Contact Info for Nate Website Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Prior podcast episode with Nate about the Supreme Court argument in County of Maui v. Hawaii Wildlife Fund Prior podcast with Nate and Brandon Davis about COVID and H2A Visas  Phelps Dunbar website Karen Carr bio  Kirk Maag bio American Agricultural Law Association   Thank you to our Sponsors! Capital Farm Credit Texas Corn Producers Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Ag Workers Insurance Lone Star Ag Credit  

We're excited to kick off a five-part series called A Day in the Life of an Ag Lawyer.  We will visit with ag attorneys around the country in a variety of roles from law firm to in house, government to policy.  Our hope is this will give listeners an idea what different opportunities are available in the realm of agricultural law. We kick things off looking at life in a small law firm.  We're excited to have our friend, Brianna Schroeder, join us to give us a glimpse at her practice. Contact Info for Brianna Website Twitter: @schroederindy Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Janzen Schroeder Ag Law Schroeder Ag Law Blog  Prior podcast episode with Brianna on consumer impact on livestock production American Agricultural Law Association   Thank you to our Sponsors! Capital Farm Credit Texas Corn Producers Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Ag Workers Insurance Lone Star Ag Credit  

Our friend J Pete Laney is back for a Texas Legislature Recap as has become tradition.  J Pete and I talk through several key bills related to agriculture introduced in the 87th Texas Legislature.  It's always fun to chat with J Pete and get his on-the-ground knowledge about what's going on in Austin. Contact Info for J Pete Laney (website) http://www.jpetelaneylaw.com/ (phone) 512-473-0404 Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show J Pete's prior podcast episode  HB 365 Blog post on HB 365 Article on HB 365 HB 2730 HB 4107 HB 3833 HB 1480 HB 1070 SB 760 Blog post on wind bill from 2019 session HB 5 HB 222 HB 2004 SB 1118 HB 3081 HB 3948 HB 316 SB 1145 HB 2652 HB 3619 SB 152   Thank you to our Sponsors! Capital Farm Credit Texas Corn Producers Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Ag Workers Insurance Lone Star Ag Credit    

Parks Brown is back with us to continue our energy law update.  In our first episode last week, we talked about oil and gas, and now we will shift gears and chat about renewable energy.     Parks' Contact Information (Email) pbrown@ufjbwlaw.com (Website) http://ufjbwlaw.com/f-parks-brown/    Thank you to our Sponsors! Capital Farm Credit Texas Corn Producers Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Ag Workers Insurance Lone Star Ag Credit     Links to Topics Mentioned  Solar Leasing Podcast Episode with Parks Brown Surface Owner Rights Podcast Episode with Parks Brown  Wind Leasing Podcast Episode with Shannon Ferrell  Blog post on Lyle v. Midwest Solar

We are thrilled to have Parks Brown back on the podcast to give us an update on oil and gas in Texas. We talk through what has been going on in the market, as well as a great case law update.  Parks' Contact Information (Email) pbrown@ufjbwlaw.com (Website) http://ufjbwlaw.com/f-parks-brown/    Links to Topics Mentioned  Solar Leasing Podcast Episode with Parks Brown Surface Owner Rights Podcast Episode with Parks Brown  Blog post on Bluestone Resources v. Randle   Thank you to our Sponsors! Capital Farm Credit Texas Corn Producers Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Ag Workers Insurance Lone Star Ag Credit  

He's back...  Everyone's favorite water law professor returns to the podcast today to chat about three major interstate water disputes at the US Supreme Court. Jesse's Contact Info (Email)  jesse.Richardson@mail.wvu.edu (Phone) 304-293-9460 (Twitter)  @jessejames8785   Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Jesse's prior Ag Law in the Field podcast appearances Blog Post on Florida v. Georgia decision Blog Post on Texas v. NM case  Blog post on Texas v. NM Pecos River decision  Jesse's recorded presentation on Water Wars   Thank you to our Sponsors! Capital Farm Credit Texas Corn Producers Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Ag Workers Insurance Lone Star Ag Credit